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EDGEMAN
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That's the thing. The owner must do their routine maintenance!

If they start blowing off oil changes or transmission flushes, they're probably going to be screwed. Replacement parts for Mercedes are definitely more expensive than American or Japanese autos.
Posted: 02/16/2024 at 03:07 PM ET
(In response to this post by MrBayAreaHokie)

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Reliable cars under $10k?
HokieMacDaddy • 02/16/24 01:00 PM ET
Honda Accords are anvils.**
Galenahokie • 02/17/24 07:52 AM ET
If you buy one for your kid, get one with a 4-banger.
EDGEMAN • 02/17/24 09:21 AM ET
In 2018 I got a 2014 Jetta with 88K on it for a little over $8000
SteveInBaltimore • 02/16/24 08:13 PM ET
If you did it yourself, you would have put <$400 in brakes for all 4 wheels
EDGEMAN • 02/17/24 09:23 AM ET
Buy a 4Runner, RAV4, Tacoma or tundra
GreenvilleVT • 02/16/24 07:23 PM ET
Before buying a car...
Kudelski • 02/16/24 05:17 PM ET
Most modern autos are pretty reliable, if they have been maintained.
EDGEMAN • 02/16/24 03:45 PM ET
Just got rid of an '08 Corolla. I've had a couple of them for the kids
HokieByWater • 02/16/24 02:42 PM ET
might sound crazy but...
MrBayAreaHokie • 02/16/24 02:28 PM ET
You read my mind... I drove a C Class 247K miles (maintained it well)->
HOKIERIT • 02/17/24 04:51 PM ET
That's the thing. The owner must do their routine maintenance! ◄
EDGEMAN • 02/16/24 03:07 PM ET
Any Honda or Toyota you can find should work. if not here is US News list**
UTPr0sim • 02/16/24 02:05 PM ET
Are any cars with less than 120k miles and less than 10yo less than 10k?
WestyHokie • 02/16/24 01:14 PM ET
I'm not sure that exists anymore. Even Toyota/Hondas with 100k+ miles
HokieNoVA • 02/16/24 03:23 PM ET
what did Starsky and Hutch Drive?**
bigbadbird • 02/16/24 01:12 PM ET
Some type of Ford...Torino? **
EDGEMAN • 02/16/24 03:05 PM ET
we have an 06 ML350 that seems to be great mostly
bigbadbird • 02/16/24 01:06 PM ET
6th gen camry**
HokieDan95 • 02/16/24 01:05 PM ET
Late-ish model Hyundais
Beerman • 02/16/24 01:02 PM ET
But on the other hand, they are really easy to steal and insurance...
EDGEMAN • 02/16/24 03:04 PM ET
That's an avoidable issue
Beerman • 02/16/24 04:14 PM ET
Yeah, I'd think you could get a recent Kia or Hyundai for $10k without too
Tafkam Hokie • 02/16/24 01:19 PM ET
Yeah, we have a Kia van that's 8 or so years old, and no complaints at all.
reestuart • 02/16/24 01:46 PM ET
Make sure that the flaw that makes it easy to steal has been remedied.
Late 80s Hokie • 02/16/24 01:29 PM ET
That was only in vehicles with keyed ignitions. Not the ones with push
reestuart • 02/16/24 01:50 PM ET